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Kenmore Elite
Dryer

Model # 79679478000 Official Kenmore Elite dryer

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Dryer Idler Pulley (replaces 4561el3002b) 4561EL3002A
#K650

Drum and motor assembly parts diagram

Dryer idler pulley (replaces 4561el3002b)

Part #4561EL3002A

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Dryer High-limit Thermostat 6931EL3003C
#M230

Drum and motor assembly parts diagram

Dryer high-limit thermostat

Part #6931EL3003C

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Dryer Burner Igniter (replaces 5318el3001b, 5318el9001a) 5318EL3001A
#M160

Drum and motor assembly parts diagram

Dryer burner igniter (replaces 5318el3001b, 5318el9001a)

Part #5318EL3001A

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Dryer Lint Screen 5231EL1001C
#K310

Drum and motor assembly parts diagram

Dryer lint screen

Part #5231EL1001C

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Dryer High-limit Thermostat (replaces 6931el3003f) 6931EL3004B
#M220

Drum and motor assembly parts diagram

Dryer high-limit thermostat (replaces 6931el3003f)

Part #6931EL3004B

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Dryer Blower Wheel (replaces 5835el1001a) 5835EL1002A
#K510

Drum and motor assembly parts diagram

Dryer blower wheel (replaces 5835el1001a)

Part #5835EL1002A

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Dryer Idler Pulley 4560EL3001A
#K651

Drum and motor assembly parts diagram

Dryer idler pulley

Part #4560EL3001A

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Dryer Moisture Sensor 6500EL3001A
#K340

Drum and motor assembly parts diagram

Dryer moisture sensor

Part #6500EL3001A

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Dryer Radiant Sensor (replaces 6501el3001b, 6501el9001a) 6501EL3001A
#M240

Drum and motor assembly parts diagram

Dryer radiant sensor (replaces 6501el3001b, 6501el9001a)

Part #6501EL3001A

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Dryer Heat Duct (replaces 5209el1001d) 5209EL1001E
#F200

Drum and motor assembly parts diagram

Dryer heat duct (replaces 5209el1001d)

Part #5209EL1001E

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